Our History
City of RefugeTwenty–six people met on February 15, 1981 at Ramsey Memorial Methodist Church under the leadership of Rev. P.F. Taylor. According to Taylor, “when we met that day, we came together as a group of believers—but we emerged as an organized church.” On April 30, 1981 the church family had a special meeting at a property on Courthouse Rd. Taylor writes, “we sat on the floor, leaned against walls, etc.- but- we had agreed to buy this site, 5711 Courthouse Rd, by the time the meeting ended.”
At this time they chose the name Faith Heritage Fellowship Church of God. When Bro & Sis Taylor resigned as pastors in April 1987, after 6 years of leading the congregation, they left behind a well established church with a sanctuary and parsonage. Following the Taylors there were 5 other pastors that served our congregation:
At this time they chose the name Faith Heritage Fellowship Church of God. When Bro & Sis Taylor resigned as pastors in April 1987, after 6 years of leading the congregation, they left behind a well established church with a sanctuary and parsonage. Following the Taylors there were 5 other pastors that served our congregation:
| Pastor | Served for: |
|---|---|
| Rev. John T Cahill | April 1987- November 1987 |
| Rev. William D. Robertson, I | November 1987- June 1993 |
| Rev. Patrick J. Sturgill, Sr | July 1993 – April 1995 |
| Rev. Wendell Golden | April 1995 – June 1996 |
| Rev. Dana Cook | June 1996 – October 2002 |
During the tenure of Dana Cook, the church went through two additional building programs and numerous property improvements. Our current pastor, David L Hindman, assumed the pastorate in November of 2002.
In our annual Business Meeting on February 16, 2014 the voted unanimously to change our name from Faith Heritage Fellowship to City of Refuge. Though none of the original members are a part of the church today, we stand on the shoulders of pastors and members who labored diligently and sacrificed greatly to bring us to this place.
